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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,011.84, 25,484.48 and 11,150.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,011.84, 25,484.48 and 11,150.56 is: 16,704.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,011.84 : 25,484.48 = 11,150.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,011.84/25,484.48 = 11,150.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,011.84x = 25,484.48 × 11,150.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,011.84x = 284,166,223.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,166,223.31/17,011.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,704.03

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